Description

FspEI, an EpiMark® validated product, is a modification-dependent endonuclease which recognizes CmC sites and generates a double-stranded DNA break on the 3´ side of the modified cytosine at N12/N16. Recognized cytosine modifications include C5-methylation (5-mC) and C5-hydroxymethylation (5-hmC) (1).

This enzyme is provided with an Enzyme Activator Solution which may be used for efficient digestion by FspEI.

The most common epigenetic modifications found in eukaryotic organisms are methylation marks at CpG or CHG sites. A subset of these modified sites are recognized and cleaved by FspEI.

FspEI recognizes each hemi-methylated site individually and cleaves bidirectionally to generate 32 base or 31 base fragments, respectively. These fragments contain the central methylated site and have 4-base 5´ overhangs at each end. FspEI does not cleave unmodified DNA.

Product Source

An E. coli strain that carries the synthetic FspEI gene from Frankia species EAN1pec.

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Notes

Use of excess enzyme inhibits cleavage. Optimization of the amount of
enzyme needed for complete digestion may be required for each substrate
DNA. Excess of enzyme or prolonged digestion time in the presence of
Enzyme Activator Solution may cause star activity.

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Quality Control

Quality Control Assays

The following Quality Control Tests are performed on each new lot and meet the specifications designated for the product. Individual lot data can be found on the Product Summary Sheet/Datacard or Manual which can be found in the Supporting Documents section of this page. Further information regarding NEB product quality can be found here.

Exonuclease Activity (Radioactivity Release):The product is tested in a reaction containing a radiolabeled mixture of single and double-stranded DNA. After incubation for 4 hours the exonuclease activity is determined by the % release of radioactive nucleotides.

Non-Specific DNase Activity (16 hour):The product is tested for non-specific nuclease degradation in a reaction containing a DNA substrate. After incubation for 16 hours there is no detectable degradation of the DNA substrate as determined by agarose gel electrophoresis.

RNase Activity (2 Hour Digestion):The product is tested in a reaction containing a RNA substrate. After incubation for 2 hour there is no detectable degradation of the RNA substrate as determined by gel electrophoresis.

Certificate of Analysis

The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a signed document that includes the storage temperature, expiration date and quality control's for an individual lot. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]_[Lot Number]

Specifications

The Specification sheet is a document that includes the storage temperature, shelf life and the specifications designated for the product. The following file naming structure is used to name these document files: [Product Number]_[Size]_[Version]

Safety Data Sheet

Legal and Disclaimers

This product is covered by one or more patents, trademarks and/or copyrights owned or controlled by New England Biolabs, Inc (NEB).

While NEB develops and validates its products for various applications, the use of this product may require the buyer to obtain additional third party intellectual property rights for certain applications.

For more information about commercial rights, please contact NEB's Global Business Development team at gbd@neb.com.

This product is intended for research purposes only. This product is not intended to be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals.

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